Pittsburgh Penguins Shut Out By The Blue Jackets In Columbus

The Pittsburgh Penguins could not find the back of the net in exhibition action on Tuesday night as the Blue Jackets shut them out 2-0 in Columbus.

Sergei Bobrovsky, in his first start of the preseason between the pipes for the Blue Jackets, put up 30 saves in the first two periods at Nationwide Arena. Oscar Dansk came off the bench, and took over in the third, contributing 12 saves.

Columbus got on the scoreboard when center Michael Chaput chipped in a rebound from the right side of the crease at 14:17 of the second period. The final goal came when right wing Cam Atkinson scored an empty-net goal with 1:13 left in the contest. Both players helped the other with an assist on their respective goals.

The Blue Jackets had a slight edge on the scoresheet in faceoff wins, 30-26 and in blocked shots 12-7. Neither squad scored on the power play.

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Head coach Mike Johnston handed the starting assignment to goaltender Thomas Greiss, who went the distance and turned away 26 of 27 shots.

For the second night in a row, the Black and Gold out-shot their opponent, as they fired 42 shots on goal to the Blue Jackets’ 28. Kris Letang had eight while Marcel Goc pulled the trigger on six shots.

The Penguins, who started 0-2 last season before winning their third preseason game, return home to take on the Minnesota Wild at Consol Energy Center on Thursday, Sept 25 at 7 p.m. The game will not be televised.